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Big News!! APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement on New Union Contract!
June 6, 2025
The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), announced APWU President and Lead Negotiator Mark Dimondstein. The proposed union contract is three years in duration:...
House Passes Bill to Eliminate the FERS Supplemental “Bridge” Payment
May 22, 2025
The House just passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which eliminates the FERS supplemental bridge payment and funnels $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy. Our fight now moves to the Senate.
Peak Season Exception Periods Set For 2024
August 26, 2024
The parties mutually agree the 2024 Peak Season Exception Period (accounting periods 3 and 4) and the four (4) week period prior to accounting period 3, as referenced in the MOU, Re:
Postal Support Employee (PSE) District Caps.
When We Fight, We Win!
August 26, 2024
MVS Director Michael Foster provides a summary of the 46th MVS Directors’ Conference and MVS General Session, held in the days leading up to the Biennial National Convention in Detroit, MI.
Successful Convention, Maintenance Craft Conference
August 26, 2024
Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun provides a summary of Maintenance Craft during the Biennial National Convention including the Bulk Mail Center Conference, Maintenance Officer Report, and a newly established position adopted by convention...
Clerk Division Conference Offers Guidance, Applauds Work of Others
August 26, 2024
Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks summarizes the Clerk Conference at the APWU Biennial Convention, including delegate-approved changes to the national constitution and bylaws that will directly affect Clerk Division’s representation going forward.
Sleep and Rest Can Help You Avoid Getting Injured
August 26, 2024
Lack of sleep can lead to on-the-job injuries. The Industrial Relations Department shares tips to help you achieve a more restful sleep and avoid injury at work: